DELL PowerEdge R730 8LFF Xeon E5-2660v3 2.6GHz 10C 384GB DDR4

Server for virtualisation and database workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R730 8LFF is a 2U rack server built for virtualisation clusters and database workloads. It ships with one Intel Xeon E5-2660v3 processor running at 2.6 GHz with 10 cores and 384 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The chassis supports up to eight 3.5-inch drive bays and includes a PERC H730 SAS controller plus dual 495 W power supplies.

Memory capacity and processor ceiling

The single installed CPU provides 10 cores and 25 MB cache while the board accepts a second processor for up to 24 cores total. Installed memory sits at 384 GB DDR4 across the available slots and the platform can scale to 768 GB maximum when fully populated. Buyers who need more than 768 GB of RAM or more than two sockets must choose a different platform.

Thermal design and power envelope

Dual 495 W power supplies deliver redundant power for the 12th generation platform under typical loads. The 2U form factor uses directed airflow across the processor and memory zones to maintain stable temperatures during sustained compute tasks. Acoustic output remains within data-centre norms for rack-mounted systems of this class.